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Dedicated line

I have done a bunch of reading on dedicated lines and talked to an electrician and just want to confirm with people here this makes sense. I already have sub-panel which is on the opposite side of the wall where I have my audio stuff plugged into.

I am thinking of setting up two dedicated lines. Since the run of wire is short (10 feet tops) I was thinking 12 gauge to a 15A circuit breaker with TeslaPlex receptacles. I was thinking of using solid copper Romex wire. Does anyone have any other wiring suggestions

Grounding is my biggest concern, my electrician said I can drive a 6 foot grounding rod into the ground and attach the 2 dedicated lines to it. Does this make sense?
Thanks in advance.
davea33

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jea48
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Grounding is my biggest concern, my electrician said I can drive a 6 foot grounding rod into the ground and attach the 2 dedicated lines to it. Does this make sense?
Davea33
Find another electrician! A licensed electrician.....

As for the branch circuit wire.
If you go with #12 wire use a 20 amp breaker.
If you go with #10 wire you still must use a 20 amp breaker per code.

If you use a 20 amp receptacle by code it cannot be connected to a 15 amp branch circuit breaker. A 20 amp rated receptacle can only be connected to a 20 amp branch circuit, by code....
#12 awg copper wire is rated for 20 amps.
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